Soy Marinated Steak Tips

This is one of those recipes that’s really just a reflection of what we have for dinner when I don’t feel like trying, but it actually turns out to be simple and great.

For some reason, a dinner of steak tips, Brussels sprouts (I know, I know! I bought Brussels sprouts out of season. Scandal. I also bought cookies in a box the other day. I don’t even know myself anymore.) and mashed potatoes is total comfort food to me. I marinated the tips in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic scapes, oil, paprika, smoked paprika (because I can never leave well enough alone with the paprika) and chili powder.

Soy sauce offers the perfect level of savory seasoning and the paprika(s), garlic scapes and chili combine to add a little sweet spice and heft. Searing on a griddle creates a crisp exterior and keeps the meat from stewing in its own juices.

1 lb sirloin steak tips, cut into 1″ cubes
1/3 C soy sauce
1 T + 1 T canola oil
1 t paprika
1 t smoked paprika
1 t chili powder
1 garlic scape, split lengthwise and cut into 1/4″ pieces

In a large bowl, mix the soy sauce with 1 tablespoon of the oil, paprikas, chili powder, and scape. Add the beef and toss to coat. Allow to marinade for 30 minutes, tossing again halfway through.

Heat the other tablespoon of oil on the griddle over medium heat until it begins to shimmer. Arrange the tips so that they are about an inch apart. Turn the tips after 5 minutes and sear the other side for another 5 minutes. If any red, uncooked spots are still visible, turn the tips using tongs to sear the uncooked sides.

Off the heat and remove the tips from the griddle. Serve with a nice comforting starchy vegetable like potatoes and something green and lush to make up the difference.